insert_link Namibia Deputy Minister Masake calls on youth to lead in agriculture and agribusiness Conservative agriculture farmer (Photo credit: FAO Namibia) Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruthy Masake has urged young people to take a proactive role in agriculture and agribusiness, describing youth participation as key to national economic transformation under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). Masake delivered the call to action on Friday at the Oniipa Agri-Youth Engagement in the Oshikoto Region, where she spoke of the importance […] today22 January, 2026
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Shaun Gariseb Encourages Youth to Access National Youth Development Fund Activist Shaun Gariseb has called on young people to participate in the National Youth Development Fund’s upcoming awareness sessions. The fund, which supports individuals aged 18 to 45, provides loans without collateral at interest rates between 2% and 4%, aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, creating jobs, and promoting projects in key sectors such as agriculture, green initiatives, and manufacturing. Gariseb noted that over 100 young people have already received funding […] today4 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Business Consultant Reacts to Launch of Youth Development Fund Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare unveiled the National Youth Development Fund in Windhoek, providing concessional loans to support youth entrepreneurship. Frans Koita, business consultant at DKL Africa Consultants CC, observed that most of the 42 pilot-phase beneficiaries are engaged in agricultural projects supported by DBN, Agribank, and the Environmental Investment Fund, which emphasize sustainable and general agriculture. today2 October, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Oongeshefa dhaagundjuka 42 dhongushu yoodola oomilion 14,7 odha mono eyambidhidho lyoshimaliwa okuza moshiketha sho National Development Fund Oongeshefa dhaagundjuka 42 dhongushu yoodola oomilion 14,7 odha mono eyambidhidho lyoshimalwia okuza moshiketha sho National Development Fund shoka shina ongushu yoodola oomilion 500. Epangelo olya tamekitha oshiketha ohela. Prime minister Eliyah Ngurare omanga ta tamekitha oshiketha ko Gobabis okwati oodola oomilion 257 odha gandjwa momumvo shimaliwa go 2025-2026,notashika gandja omukuli koongeshefa dhaagundjuka miitopolwa ayihe 14 yoshilongo. Okuza moopololeka dhoka 42,moka 3 dha kuthwa mukehe oshitopolwa odha tseyithwa nena. O […] today30 September, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Ngoloneya gwa Omaheke okwiindiile aagundjuka moshitopolwa ya taleko oshiketha sho national Youth Dvelopment Fund onga ompito okwaadha oondjodhi dhawo dhopangeshefa Ngoloneya gwa Omaheke Pijoo Nganate okwiindiile aagundjuka moshitopolwa she ya taleko o National Youth Developement Fund onga ompito okwaadha okuvula kwawo okupitila moongeshefa. Nganate okwali ta popi petamekitho lyo Youth Fund ko Gobabis ohela,tati ethimbo lyaagundjuka ongaashingeyi. Tati oshiketha osha ninga oshilalakanenwa iikondo ngaashi uunamapya,oopololeka dhoku eta posha nenge okunduluka,noku gwedha ongushu kiilongomwa,omapashiyono,omayakulo gaayenda,nosho tuu. today30 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Youth Funding Confusion Hits Walvisbaai Frans Koita, consultant for DKL Africa Consultations CC, says unclear guidelines for the National Youth Development Fund, which allocates N$257 million to youth businesses, have caused frustration. Speaking from Walvisbaai, he noted that applicants there faced extra documentation requirements, while submissions at the Swakopmund governor’s office went smoothly. The fund’s closing date was 4th September. today8 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Finance Ministry extends youth fund proposal deadline to 25 August Ministry of Finance office, Windhoek (Photo: The Namibian newspaper) The Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for submitting project proposals for the National Youth Development Fund from 1 August to 25 August 2025. The official launch of the fund has been moved to 14 September 2025, giving applicants additional time to prepare and submit their proposals. Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has welcomed the extension, calling the fund an important […] today13 August, 2025
